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8 training techniques for fat burning
If you are serious about fat burning, first make time in your daily schedule for proper nutrition. People often tend to try and lose weight by only doing intense metabolic resistance training and high intensity interval training (HITT). The key is to switch consistently between different strategies. Keep the following…
How to stay in shape, active and healthy on holiday
Staying fit and healthy is a year-round commitment. Unfortunately, that seems to wane around this time of year… Guest author, Mariska du Plessis – of mariskafit.com – shares her top tips to staying in shape this silly season. Let’s be honest, we tend to let go a bit and pick up…
The best exercises for a killer quick leg workout
If you are looking for the perfect physique then you should never neglect leg development.  The common mistake people make – against the advice of many a personal trainer – is to skip leg day. This will lead your legs to be behind the rest of your upper body in…
18 Protein-packed foods to add to your shopping list
Nutritionists all know that protein is an essential macronutrient – more so for those of us who are active and athletic. After all, it is the macronutrient building block that our bodies need to build muscles, among other things. Plus, if you’re practising good nutrition principles to prevent weight gain…
The advantages of strong triceps (and five exercises to make them stronger)
Your triceps are elegant machines in their own right. It’s a group of three muscles, which connect your arm to your body, and which allow you to push with your hands and extend your elbows. But the reason we’re so dedicated to the tricep is that it’s one of the most…
Yoga for the Parent and Child
Parenting is one of the most challenging forms of Yoga. Sound strange? Well let’s look at it for a moment: We are required to be healthy and strong, both in body, mind and temperament. We are expected to be loving and kind, and to practice no harm. We have to…